HESTER ORMESBY.
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BY MRS. EMMA C. EMBURY.
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Aye, it is ever thus: in every heart
Some thirst unslaked has been a life-long pang,
Some deep desire in every soul has part,
Some want has pierced us all with serpent fang;
Oh, who from such a brimming cup has quaffed
That not one drop was wanting to life’s draught?